jpdb beta

to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)

2

ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited

2

if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything

1

confession

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(with a) start; fright; alarm; creaking; cracking; snapping

1

back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)

1

grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive

1

vanishing like mist

1

embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward

1

to send each other

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several times; once or twice

2

to go to see; to visit

1

(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion

6

various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that

3

to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test

3

a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)

5

isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on

2

funny story; funny anecdote

1

both (people); the two of them

3

sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart

1

vertex; apex; top (e.g. of a mountain); summit; top (of a profession, field, etc.); summit

1

strong interaction; strong force

1

execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run

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(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all

5

impossible

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unselfish; disinterested; unavaricious; free of avarice

1

in one's own way or style

6

selfishness

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to devise a plan; to work out a plot

3

the last moment; the very end

5

to put into effect; to put into practice

1

to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained

1

limpness; soft; limp; mumbling; talking with food in one's mouth

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to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself

1

disappointment; despair

4

like he said; same for me; ditto

1

being truly angry

1

limply

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existence; possession; having; limited company

1

what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn

3

to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge

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each other; one another

6

to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine

3

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

1

what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?

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in some cases; sometimes; on occasions

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unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen

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poet

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with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction

1

bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter

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